tailwind

[ teyl-wind ]

noun

1. a wind coming from directly behind a moving object, especially an aircraft or other vehicle ( headwind ).

tailwind

/ ˈteɪlˌwɪnd /

noun

1. a wind blowing in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship Compare headwind

Word History and Origins

Origin of tailwind¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; tail ¹ + wind ¹

Example Sentences

At the time, Emanuel said the acquisition would “enable us to further capitalize on the massive tailwinds in the fast-evolving sports betting ecosystem and lead the way in defining the future of sports betting entertainment.”

From Los Angeles Times

Giving tailwind to this is the growing penetration of smartphones among middle-income rural families.

From BBC

"At this point, I don't think it's a headwind or a tailwind."

From BBC

“We think export volumes will retreat over the coming months due to cooling consumer spending in advanced economies and the diminishing tailwind from lower export prices,” Zichun Huang of Capital Economics said in a note.

From Seattle Times

“All that adds up to still a very significant tailwind.”

From Seattle Times